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Old May 13, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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hey wsup CL

i just installed my BC coils and my tires rub on the plastic piece on top of my tires...do you guys take off the plastic when you guys drop it ??

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Old May 13, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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try using a heat gun, thats what I did to mine
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turn the flash on
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Old May 13, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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it rubs there when you turn aggressively? or when you drive period.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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I cut that section of the plastic off. Well, after it rubbed through most of it anyways. You still have to worry about the fender tab that's right behind it too, though.
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Originally Posted by IS2FIFTY
try using a heat gun, thats what I did to mine
does it just melt ??
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my flash was on haha it was during the day
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it rubs there when you turn aggressively? or when you drive period.
it rubs when i go over dips i havent turned aggressive yet
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I cut that section of the plastic off. Well, after it rubbed through most of it anyways. You still have to worry about the fender tab that's right behind it too, though.
yeah ..dont kno what to do with that..

i retook the picture

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dont worry about it..it happens...sooner or later you'll replace your fender liner..
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it will rub through the liner eventually after driving for a couple days dont worry bout it
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haha alright thanks guys !
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I think everyone who's lowered their 2IS rubs. I had rubs on my wheels before I was lowered. If it's gets really bad, you may have to relocate your bumper tab.
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I think everyone who's lowered their 2IS rubs. I had rubs on my wheels before I was lowered. If it's gets really bad, you may have to relocate your bumper tab.
Is the bumper tab the metal screw that keeps the bumper connected to the fender? If it is, where did you guys relocate it to? Because I think that's the only thing I'm rubbing on right now, even after raising the car a bit. It looks so ugly I wanna go lower D:
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Is the bumper tab the metal screw that keeps the bumper connected to the fender? If it is, where did you guys relocate it to? Because I think that's the only thing I'm rubbing on right now, even after raising the car a bit. It looks so ugly I wanna go lower D:
Yes that's the one.

You must relocate the front bumper tab anytime you lower your car on coils. I pushed mine inside and modified the screw just to have enough clearance for the tires.

Try the search function and type "front bumper tab" and it'll show you threads with pictures on how members did theirs
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Yes that's the one.

You must relocate the front bumper tab anytime you lower your car on coils. I pushed mine inside and modified the screw just to have enough clearance for the tires.

Try the search function and type "front bumper tab" and it'll show you threads with pictures on how members did theirs
Thanks a bunch! Didn't know what that little piece was called :/
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Depending on how aggressive your offset is and how low you are will determine if you need to do the bumper tab relocation. If you are on stock wheels and OE tire specs and lowered 2.5" or less...you "should" be fine with just the plastic liner being rubbed to death. At least, this is from my own personal experience. I'm lowered 2.5" all around on BCRs and stock wheels and OE tire specs.

Enjoy the lowered goodness!
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Depending on how aggressive your offset is and how low you are will determine if you need to do the bumper tab relocation. If you are on stock wheels and OE tire specs and lowered 2.5" or less...you "should" be fine with just the plastic liner being rubbed to death. At least, this is from my own personal experience. I'm lowered 2.5" all around on BCRs and stock wheels and OE tire specs.

Enjoy the lowered goodness!
im lowered on bcrs also but the rubbing is ANNOYING =( im always scared 2 drive up driveways haha
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